Maxima
/ˈmæksɪmə/
Definitions
- (n.) The greatest or highest point or degree legally recognized or allowable in a specific context, such as maximum penalties or damages.
The statute sets maxima on the fines that can be imposed for this offense.
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Used primarily in legal contexts to denote upper bounds or limits set by law; often paired with minima.
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